jbc AP250-A User manual

Solder Feed Iron
Ref. AP250-A
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Packing List
The following items should be included:
Solder Feed Iron ....................................... 1 unit
Ref. AP250-A
Ø1 mm Feeder Nozzle (Ref. 0019212) is included
Manual ............................ 1 unit
Ref. 0017297
Ø1.5 mm Feeder Nozzle ......................... 1 unit
Ref. 0019211
Reel .................................. 1 unit
Ref. 0002801
Allen Key ........................ 1 unit
Ref. 0780493
Solder Feed Iron
Ref. AP250-A
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Features
Solder Feed Iron
Ref. AP250-A
Solder Feed Stand
Ref. AP-SD
Control Unit
The AP250-A Solder Feed Iron is fully compatible with any JBC station within the Modular Line and
with the CF Solder Feed station within the Compact Line.
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Align the tip of the cartridge with the feeder
nozzle. Use a pliers for a correct tip alignment.
Changing cartridge
For a safe cartridge change, unplug the tool or turn the station off before following these guidelines:
Loosen the screw and remove the cartridge.
Use a flat pliers to remove it if still hot.
1. Removing
Alignment
Important: Tighten the screw again. This is
necessary for the tool to function.
3. Aligning
2. Inserting
4. Fixing
Mark
Important: Insert the cartridge as far as
the mark for a correct connection.
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Pull out the remaining solder from inside
the feeder nozzle. Use a pliers if necessary.
Note: Use 0.8 - 1.0 mm diameter solder wire.
Use 1.0 - 1.5 mm diameter solder wire with the 0019211 Feeder Nozzle.
Insert the solder wire while pushing the
trigger repeatedly until the solder wire
appears at the nozzle.
Replacing solder wire
2. Replace the solder reel
Remove the empty reel as shown and fit
the new one.
1. Remove the remaining solder wire
3. Insert the new solder wire
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Changing the Feeder Nozzle
Feeder Nozzle
1. Take out the screw from behind to remove the reel and the solder wire from the nozzle.
Next, remove the two screws from the other side and lift the cover off.
Make sure the tool is unplugged.
2. Take out the nozzle and replace it with the new one while holding the following 3 components
inplace. Reassemble the handpiece and tighten the 3 screws.
The 3 components
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Regulating the Feeder Nozzle
Depending on the component you are soldering or the cartridge being used, you can either shor-
ten or lengthen the feeder nozzle by (a max) 10 mm.
1. Loosen the screw to change the length of the nozzle.
2. Adjust it to the required length and tighten the screw.
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ø 0,6
ø 0,8
3,2x1,5
ø 2,2
1,8x0,8
2,2x1
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ø 1,7
2,2 x 1
1,2x0,7
2,2x1
4,8x1,5
The AP250-A Solder Feed Iron works with C250 cartridge range. Find the model that best suits your
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Compatible Cartridges
C250-401 C250-402 C250-403
C250-418C250-410 C250-405 C250-406
C250-409
C250-413
C250-407 C250-411
Note: All the cartridges shown are actual size.
C250-408
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For production line work, we recommend
using our BE-SA Solder Reel Stand which can
hold up to 2.5 Kg of solder wire.
Simply wrap the solder wire twice around the
empty reel as shown.
Solder Reel Stand
Accessories
Solder Reel Stand
Ref. BE-SA
Solder Feed Iron
Ref. AP250-A
The fume extractor is an easy & safe solution to extract the fumes produced while soldering.
Fume Extractor
Fume Extractor
Ref. F1204
Suction pump
and filter
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Notes
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